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Johanan Name Meaning, Origin & History

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Johanan

"Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious""

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2006 👥 240 in US
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Meaning
Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious"
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
240
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Johanan Mean?

Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious".

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Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious".…

Root Element
Johanan
Core Meaning
"Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious""
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🔢 Numerology of Johanan

J 1
O 6
H 8
A 1
N 5
A 1
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 240 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 240
Peak year 2006 (14)
First recorded 1982
Last recorded 2022
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Johanan" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Yohanan יוֹחָנָן‎, sometimes transcribed as Johanan, is a Hebrew male given name that can also appear in the longer form of יְהוֹחָנָן‎, meaning "YHWH is gracious"".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~240 people named Johanan in the US. Peaked in 2006 with 14 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Johanan?

The Life Path number for Johanan is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 1.

Is Johanan a boy or girl name?

Johanan is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Johanan in the US?

Approximately 240 people in the United States are named Johanan. The name peaked in 2006 with 14 recorded uses.

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